42nd Walleye Derby Countdown
Latest Derby News
Apr 5 2026
Update
STWA Derby Lure!
Mike's Walleye Rigs produced our new lure for this years 42nd derby. Mike's Walleye Rigs is offering a contingency prize to the heaviest walleye caught on this lure during the derby.
Lures are $10.00 each and will be available at the club.
Apr 5 2026
Jan 13 2026
Update
Early Bird Prize Packs!
It Pays Big to Sign-up Early!
When you sign-up for the annual walleye derby in-person or online you will be entered cumulatively every month into an Early Bird Prize Pack Drawing.
These exclusive drawings include the launch party, and every month leading up to the main event, you can potentially have up to 7 chances to win a prize. Limit one per person.
Jan 7 2026
Update
New Sponsor Raffle!
We are happy to announce that the Derby is holding a Sponsor Raffle provided by Traxstech!
Over a $1,300 Retail Value!
Enter for a chance to win this great derby sponsor prize to startout your 2026 season!
2 - Triple Trees
2 - 36” Tracks
2 - Tree Cup Holders
2 - Sets of End Caps
Jan 7 2026
Jan 6 2026
Update
Announcing the Derby Daily Walleye $1000 Per Day
We are very proud to announce this new prize to our contestants for this year, we are sure this will make for even more fun on the water.
Rules and Other Details...
- Every adult contestant is eligible to win any of the nine days.
- Only the highest cash prize won by each person during the Derby will be paid out and cannot be combined with any other main Derby winnings. The lower dollar amount of winnings will be forefitted in lieu of the higher dollar prize. This excludes calcuttas.
- The heaviest fish of each day of the nine days will be paid.
- All standard Derby Rules will apply.
Jan 5 2026
Update
Announcing the Derby Youth Weekend!
We are happy to once again announce that the Derby Youth Weekend will be ready to go for this years event thanks to our long time sponsor Lakeshore Hardware!
Rules and Other Details...
- Heaviest 23" minimum length walleye caught by a youth 16 & Under and acurrent STWA Junior Member
- Must be fishing with a legal guardian 18 years old and over who is also in the Derby and that persons name must also be noted on the weigh slip when a youth fish is entered
- Lifetime fishing license to the winner or the equivalent value in gear if the winner already has a lifetime fishing license
- All other Derby rules apply
- No Bad Weather/Wind Rescheduling
Jan 5 2026
Jan 3 2026
Update
Our 42nd Annual Walleye Derby Online Sign-Ups are now open to the public!
Dec 4 2025
Update
Weigh Station Sign-Up
Please visit our sign-up page and select the station of your choice to volunteer for the Derby. Note all stations must have at least two people per day to be opened for the Derby. Failure to fill a station for that day with at least two people will force us to close that station.
Dec 4 2025
Dec 1 2025
Update
We are pleased to announce our 42nd Annual Walleye Derby Launch Party.
Please stop by the Club on January 3rd!
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Sign-Up Early to get into the Early Bird Drawings!
New Derby Highlights will be Covered
Bar and Kitchen will be Open
- Free Walleye Dinner with Fries
- Cash Bar for Drinks
Sign-Up for the Derby and receive a ticket for a drawing for Sponsor Gift Certificates
50/50 Drawing, Giveaway Prizes, Lure Board
Latest Derby News
June 13 2025
Update
Day Seven Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.53 lbs.
3rd - 9.41 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 6.33 lbs.
2nd - 5.54 lbs.
3rd - 5.27 lbs.
No further updates will be given, final results will be revealed at the Derby Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 22nd.
**Note - The Dunkirk Weigh station will be closed on 6/14, we did not have enough volunteers to man the station on this day. However Barcelona will be open 1-4pm and the Catt will be open from 2-5pm.
Polygraphs will be held on Monday this year instead of Tuesday and will start at approximately 9am a and at 30 min intervals.
June 13 2025
June 12 2025
Update
Day Six Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.41 lbs.
3rd - 9.32 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.54 lbs.
2nd - 5.27 lbs.
3rd - 5.08 lbs.
June 11 2025
Update
Day Five Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.41 lbs.
3rd - 9.32 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.27 lbs.
2nd - 5.08 lbs.
3rd - 4.16 lbs.
June 11 2025
June 9 2025
Update
Day Three Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.32 lbs.
3rd - 8.54 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.27 lbs.
2nd - 4.16 lbs.
3rd - 3.44 lbs.
June 10 2025
Update
Day Four Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.32 lbs.
3rd - 9.2 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.27 lbs.
2nd - 5.08 lbs.
3rd - 4.16 lbs.
June 10 2025
June 8 2025
Update
Day Two Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 9.32 lbs.
3rd - 8.54 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.27 lbs.
2nd - 4.16 lbs.
3rd - 3.44 lbs.
June 7 2025
Update
Day One Unofficial Results.
Top 3 Adult Division
1st - 9.88 lbs.
2nd - 8.54 lbs.
3rd - 8.18 lbs.
Top 3 Youth Division
1st - 5.27 lbs.
2nd - 3.44 lbs.
3rd - Nothing Weighed
June 7 2025
May 3 2025
Update
Announcing the Derby Youth Weekend!
We are happy to once again announce that the Derby Youth Weekend will be ready to go for this years event thanks to our long time sponsor Lakeshore Hardware!
Rules and Other Details...
- Heaviest 23" minimum length walleye caught by a youth 16 & Under and acurrent STWA Junior Member
- Must be fishing with a legal guardian 18 years old and over who is also in the Derby and that persons name must also be noted on the weigh slip when a youth fish is entered
- Lifetime fishing license to the winner or the equivalent value in gear if the winner already has a lifetime fishing license
- All other Derby rules apply
- No Bad Weather/Wind Rescheduling
Jan 12 2025
Update
Weigh Station Sign-Up
Please visit our sign-up page and select the station of your choice to volunteer for the Derby. Note all stations must have at least two people per day to be opened for the Derby. Failure to fill a station for that day with at least two people will force us to close that station.
Jan 12 2025
Apr 28 2025
Update
41st Annual Walleye Derby Book Released!
We are proud to announce that our 2025 Official Derby Handbook will be available in hard copy at the club in May and online.
When you sign-up for the derby at the club we are giving out one printed book this year per person. With us only being able to print a limited quantity of books we kindly ask that if you are in a boat with multiple Derby participants that you only take one book for your party. You can view it anytime by clicking here.
Mar 27 2025
Update
STWA Derby Lure!
Eye-Fish produced our new lure for this years 41st derby. Eye-Fish is offering a $150 contingency prize to the heaviest walleye caught on this lure during the derby. There will be two versions a Copper and Prizm backed for you to choose from.
Lures are $7.00 each and will be available at the club.
Mar 27 2025
Jan 2 2025
Update
Enter for a Chance to WIn!
STWA Trolling Package valued at approximately $600.
This package includes:
- 2 FishUSA Pro Shop Flagship Trolling Rods
- 2 Okuma Fishing USA Trolling Line Counter Reels
- 1 Pair of Port and Starboard Church Tackle Walleye Boards
- 2 spools Diawa J Braid
- 2 Team Dreamweaver Deeper Diver's
- 1 Eye-Fish Spoon Crank Storage Box
Tickets for the Trolling Package will be $10
Jan 4 2025
Update
Announcing the Derby Daily Walleye
$1000 Per Day
We are very proud to announce this new prize to our contestants for this year, we are sure this will make for even more fun on the water.
Rules and Other Details...
- Every adult contestant is eligible to win any of the nine days.
- Only the highest cash prize won by each person during the Derby will be paid out and cannot be combined with any other main Derby winnings. The lower dollar amount of winnings will be forefitted in lieu of the higher dollar prize. This excludes calcuttas.
- The heaviest fish of each day of the nine days will be paid.
- All standard Derby Rules will apply.
Jan 12 2025
Update
41st Walleye Derby Shirts are Available for Purchase Online!
Our 41st Annual Walleye Derby Shirts are available for purchase. We are selling long sleeve, short sleeve, tanks and sleevless versions of our popular UPF shirts. Simply stop by our online store and get yours today!
Jan 12 2025
Dec 5 2024
Update
We are pleased to announce our 41st Annual Walleye Derby Launch Party.
Please stop by the Club on January 4th!
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Live Band starts at 6:30PM - Dave Adrian!
Sign-Up Early to get into the Early Bird Drawings!
New Derby Highlights will be Covered
Bar and Kitchen will be Open
- Free Walleye Dinner with Fries
- Cash Bar for Drinks
Sign-Up for the Derby and receive a ticket for a drawing for Sponsor Gift Certificates
50/50 Drawing, Giveaway Prizes, Lure Board